Malaysia rescuers find Aussie hiker after two-week ordeal
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – An Australian hiker who went missing for nearly two weeks after losing his bearings in remote Malaysian jungle was found by rescuers on Tuesday and taken to hospital, police said....
View ArticleStrong action to ensure zero-tolerance on drug abuse
The current social development is at a worrying state, particularly with the movement for legalisation of drugs gaining momentum in some western countries. Such disturbing developments require specific...
View ArticleDARE expands Business Support Centre to Kuala Belait
DARE (Darussalam Enterprise) announced on Tuesday that it has expanded its Business Support Centre by opening up a new branch in Kuala Belait (KB). In a press release, it is stated, “To further improve...
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Beribi Religious School holds Al-Quran Tafsir presentation contest
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | THE finals for the Al-Quran Tafsir presentation contest for religious schools were held on Tuesday at the hall of the Beribi Religious School. The guest of honour who...
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Minister presents certificates to 91 tourist guides
| Wani Roslan | THE Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism, Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong, presented certificates to 91 tourist guides who have completed the Bridging...
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Unsettling weather in Brunei
| Hakim Hayat | BRUNEI Darussalam will experience unsettled weather con-ditions for next few days where heavy rain and strong winds are expected until November 4 due to the active low...
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NCB foils attempt to cultivate cannabis
THREE local men have been arrested and are under investigation for the cultivation of cannabis following a search at a residence in Kampong Pandan Housing Scheme, Kuala Belait. During the search, a few...
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Deepen Islamic knowledge to counter contemporary threats, says Islamic scholar
| Azlan Othman | EXTREME contemporary threats to Muslims such as pluralism, secularism, liberalism, Syiah, ISIS and deviant teachings can negatively affect the teachings of Ahli Sunnah Wal...
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Deputy minister calls for more hard work to revive Islamic knowledge glory
| Azlan Othman | THE Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs, Dato Paduka Awang Haji Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohd Daud, yesterday called on local scholars to put more hard work into reviving...
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Host of events planned to celebrate youths
| Ishan Ibrahim | THE briefing and registration session dedicated to the District Youth Exchange Programme 2016 was attended by youths between the ages of 15 to 25 years of age at the Games...
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Sultan to grace event today to celebrate 11th National Youth Day
| Hakim Hayat | BRUNEI Darussalam will commemorate its 11th National Youth Day today with a mass gathering scheduled to be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas this...
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New MPRT packages to increase tourist arrivals
| Wani Roslan | THE Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) has intensified efforts to develop and improve a slew of tourism products with the aim to post an average 15.6 per cent...
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Crown Prince grants audience to newly-appointed envoys
HIS Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, yesterday...
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Hong Kong rebel lawmakers in court over oath battle
HONG KONG (AFP) – Two Hong Kong lawmakers who advocate a split from China should be banned from taking up their seats, government lawyers argued in court Thursday, as concerns grow Beijing will wade...
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17 dead, 50 injured as Pakistan trains collide
KARACHI (AFP) – At least 17 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi early Thursday,...
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Road affected by landslide partly closed
| Azlan Othman | A LANDSLIDE that occurred near Kilanas Religious School on Wednesday (October 2) has prompted the authorities to close part of the road leading to Bandar Seri Begawan to...
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S Korean president risks probe, new PM nominee warns
SEOUL (AFP) – A snowballing political scandal moved closer to embattled South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on Thursday, with her newly nominated prime minister warning she could face a probe, hours...
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Vehicle damaged in power bank explosion
| Azlan Othman | A SALOON car at a major supermarket in Rimba was damaged yesterday after a mobile phone power bank exploded inside it. According to the Fire and Rescue Department, two fire...
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Brunei will not tolerate corruption
| Azaraimy HH | MINISTER of Energy and Industry at the Prime Minister’s Office, Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Rtd) Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Awang Haji Mohammad Yasmin bin Haji Umar said...
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Total E&P Borneo BV marks 25th anniversary
| Azaraimy HH | TOTAL E&P Borneo BV held a ceremony to commemorate its 25th anniversary at the Total Onshore Processing Plant in Lumut yesterday. The ceremony was also held to celebrate...
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